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Be Alert to Phlegm Aspiration in Children During Coughing and Fever

If not carefully monitored and prevented, children choking on phlegm can lead to serious consequences. A child with a fever accompanied by a phlegmy cough may show signs of respiratory tract and nasal-throat infections.

Is Excessive Sweating on a Baby's Head a Cause for Concern?

Excessive sweating on a baby's head is a common occurrence, especially in newborns. In most cases, this is normal. However, it can also be a sign of an underlying health issue that parents should be aware of.

Big belly in children (toad belly): Things to know

There are many causes of a large belly in children. It can be a normal development feature due to the abdominal wall not being fully developed, but it can also be caused by some diseases. It is important for parents to distinguish these cases so that timely intervention measures can be taken if the child has health problems.

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Instructions for providing timely and safe first aid to children choking on milk

Choking on milk is a common incident in pediatrics and can be very dangerous. When milk enters a baby's airway, it can obstruct breathing, potentially leading to respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, apnea, or even death. Therefore, parents need to understand how to effectively rescue their babies from choking on milk.

Lung maturation injections: Pros and cons

Lung maturation injection is recommended by doctors for cases of threatened miscarriage, at risk of premature birth. Besides the benefit of reducing the risk of respiratory failure in newborns, lung maturation injection also has some unwanted side effects.

How to handle when children have diarrhea due to taking antibiotics

Antibiotics are commonly used to treat bacterial infections. However, their use can cause unwanted side effects. One of the most common side effects of antibiotics is diarrhea (accounting for 20% of cases where antibiotics are used). Below are the causes and ways to manage the condition of children experiencing diarrhea while taking antibiotics.

How to Massage for Constipated Children

Children with constipation should have their abdominal area massaged along with other body areas, such as the cycling exercise, to enhance effectiveness. Additionally, the daily diet for constipated children should be adjusted to include more fiber and plenty of water.

Swelling of nodes and glands in children

Swollen lymph nodes in children are not uncommon and can result from various causes. Early detection of lymph node swelling in children significantly simplifies the treatment process.

What To Do If a Young Child Vomits Without Fever?

Vomiting is not only a symptom of gastrointestinal diseases, vomiting in children can also be a manifestation of diseases of other organs or systemic diseases. Many parents are confused, not knowing what to do when faced with a case of continuous vomiting in children, children vomiting many times a day but no fever.

What should mothers eat if their newborn has constipation?

Newborn constipation worries their parents, but it is a common symptom in both breastfed and formula-fed babies. In addition to treating constipation in the baby, the mother’s diet also plays a crucial role.

Premature graying of hair in children

Premature graying of hair primarily occurs due to genetic factors. However, in modern life, psychological causes and dietary habits in children cannot be ruled out. Parents should work closely with doctors to achieve effective treatment outcomes.

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